Scott Younker
Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the latest tech news, including phones, computing and more. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 covering everything from cameras and swimming pool equipment to the latest gaming consoles and smart TVs. He is on a seemingly never ending hunt to build the easiest to use home media system.
Before Tom’s Guide, Scott worked for publications like Digital Trends, Outdoor Photographer, Dead Beats Panel, and in a brief detour, America’s Funniest Home Videos. Yes, he has seen more pratfalls, silly pets and ridiculous home movie fails than is reasonably healthy.
When not writing about the latest devices or advances in chipsets, be sure to ask about Scott about disc golf and sustainability, or just if you’re being cheeky, ask about his noodle arm. If you truly want to get nerdy, bring up board games and his ongoing losing streak.
Scott joined Tom's Guide in 2024 as the West Coast Reporter. He graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon with a degree in magazine journalism and a minor in communications. While there he blogged or wrote for several magazines including the Fluxx, Ethos and the Oregon Commentator. He briefly wrote and managed a moderately successful blog focused on web comics.
Latest articles by Scott Younker
Don't buy an iPad Mini right now — low stock hints a refresh could be coming soon
By Scott Younker published
The iPad Mini has had low stock from Apple recently and it hints that a refresh is coming.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, August 27 (#443)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #443? Here are some hints and the answers.
Android 15 delayed for Pixel phones — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Android 15 isn't expected to come out in September, and maybe not be ready for Pixel phones until mid-October, according to a new report.
Apple event reportedly September 10 — iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods 4 to launch
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 16 series, an upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 and potentially new Airpods 4. Here are the seven biggest rumors you need to know about.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, August 24 (#440)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #440? Here are some hints and the answers.
Microsoft finally confirms Control Panel is going away — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Settings app will be replacing Control Panel as the long-lived feature depreciates.
Amazon Marketplace facing revived antitrust suit after appeals court reversal
By Scott Younker published
The same case had been dismissed by a lower court judge two years ago
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, August 23 (#439)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #439? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple’s first foldable just got pushed back again — and it’s not a phone
By Scott Younker published
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is revising his forecast on Apple's first foldable device, pushing back the launch date to at least three years from now.
Billons of Chrome users at risk from hacker attacks — severe flaw exploited
By Scott Younker published
Google has fixed a high-severity Chrome flaw that has been actively exploited in the wild by hackers.
Windows Recall set for a return — when you can expect this controversial feature to appear
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft continues working on the Windows Recall AI feature as a new version is rolling out to Windows Insiders in October that is supposed to be more secure.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, August 22 (#438)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #438? Here are some hints and the answers.
Forget AirPods 4 — these new earbuds have all the features we wish Apple had
By Scott Younker published
JBL has seemingly crammed every feature under the sun into the new Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds. Here's what's coming.
The world’s first tri-fold phone will launch in September — here’s what we know
By Scott Younker published
After rumors and leaks, Huawei's CEO has confirmed that the first triple-screen foldable phone will launch in September.
AppleCare+ just got an extension period for updating your plan — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Apple has extended the grace period to renew your AppleCare+ subscription from 30 days to 45 days. Here's everything you need to know.
You can now read ebooks on your exercise bike, thanks to new Peloton and Amazon partnership
By Scott Younker last updated
Amazon and Peloton have teamed up to bring Kindle ebooks to your Peloton machine.
Step aside, Shazam! Google's Circle to Search can now ID songs
By Scott Younker last updated
Circle to Search is receiving a new update that allows the Android feature to identify songs playing nearby. Here's how it works.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, August 21 (#437)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #437? Here are some hints and the answers.
Madden NFL 25 restored my love for the annual football franchise — but it may only be a short return
By Scott Younker published
After a couple of years in the wilderness, Madden NFL 25 finally presents a football game worth playing, with an improved UI, better on-field action and long-requested quality of life changes.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 arrives to bring AI capabilities to mid-range phones
By Scott Younker published
Qualcomm is launching a new Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor meant to make AI more accessible for mid-tier phones.
iPhone 16 leak just spilled the specs and prices on all four models
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals entry-level pricing for Apple's iPhone 16 series, confirming a number of specs about the four upcoming models and introducing some new details.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, August 20 (#436)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #436? Here are some hints and the answers.
Intel Arrow Lake specs and early benchmarks just leaked ahead of October launch
By Scott Younker published
Two leaks revealed specs and a lone benchmark for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake desktop processor, tipped to launch in October.
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